# 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in Jeddah

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/27th-arabian-gulf-cup-in-jeddah
> Updated: 2026-09-11T16:45:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is set to host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, also known as ‘Khaleeji 27’, from September 23 to October 6, 2026. This marks the first time the city has hosted the tournament.

The competition will feature eight national teams divided into two groups. Group One includes Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, and Kuwait, while Group Two consists of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Yemen. A total of 15 matches are scheduled to take place at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City.

Organizers noted that the tournament coincides with Saudi National Day celebrations. Local authorities have completed logistical, transport, and facility preparations to accommodate participating teams, media, and fans.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Jeddah to host 27th Arab Gulf Cup starting September 23

The 27th Arab Gulf Cup kicks off in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on September 23, featuring eight national teams competing in 15 matches through October 6.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-to-host-27th-arab-gulf-cup-starting-september-23

### 2026-09-08: Jeddah to host 27th Arabian Gulf Cup in September 2026

Jeddah will host the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup from September 23 to October 6, 2026, featuring eight teams and 15 matches across two major stadiums.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jeddah-to-host-27th-arabian-gulf-cup-in-september-2026

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